By Michael Lentin Horns honking. Speakers blaring. Tires screeching. Thousands walking and talking at leisure. For cities in which excessive noise is a constant battle, many residents have begun an avid search to find solutions. New York City is notorious for its roaring nightlife, thin walls, noisy neighbors and loud traffic, making it one of […]
By Michael Lentin 10. Karachi, Pakistan At a population of over 15 million, Karachi is the most populous city of Pakistan and one of the top 10 places of noise pollution in the world. With 5 million cars on its roads each day, traffic is the dominant cause for noise pollution, according to one study. […]
By Michael Lentin How Much Does a Soundproof Window Cost? Once you’ve decided to upgrade your home with double pane, Soundproof Windows, your next question will probably be, “how much do Soundproof Windows cost?” There’s no doubt that Soundproof Windows are a significant investment. But what you spend you’ll quickly earn back in peace of […]
By Michael Lentin Car exhaust. Construction dust. Pollen. Air pollution in New York City is bad enough outside. But did you know it may be even worse in your apartment, office, or brownstone? Here’s how you can manage your apartment’s air quality—with the help of Soundproof Windows. According to the EPA, “a growing body of […]
By Michael Lentin Once you’ve decided to upgrade your home with Soundproof Windows, you’ll need to make some choices that impact the price and efficacy of your project. When choosing the number of panes, Window thickness, and installation style, first consider location, budget, and starting noise level. How Double Pane Soundproof Windows Work Most Soundproof […]
By Mike Lentin Ever wonder why your neighbor’s place is hushed and silent, when yours is alive with ambient sound—even though you live on the same street? The answer lies in the STC rating of your walls and Windows. STC stands for Sound Transmission Class. An STC rating is a measurement of how much airborne […]
By Michael Lentin Did you know that high decibel noise levels within New York City account for more than 50% of annual 311 complaints? One in four New York residents complain about noise, mostly from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. But the city’s noise levels aren’t just annoying. They also affect your health and well-being. And […]
By Michael Lentin The other day I was visiting a friend of mine—nice apartment on Park Avenue, doorman building, security monitors, the lot—and we were just shooting the bull, you know how it is… And I found myself mindlessly doodling on his desk—not on a piece of paper on his desk, actually on his desk, […]
